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Rhetoric 1302 – Section 0S2

Summer 2007

INSTRUCTOR: Faz Hadjebian


University of Texas at Dallas
School of Arts & Humanities

DAYS/TIME MW: 9:00 – 12:00


LOCATION JO 4.124

Office: JO 4.118

Office Hours: Mon. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; and by appointment.

Phone: 972-883-2018

Email: faz.hadjebian@student.utdallas.edu

UTD Rhetoric Website: http://lingua.utdallas.edu/rhetoric


Contains links to course syllabus, reference and research resources.

Course Description

This course focuses on critical thinking by using an integrated approach to writing that
teaches various rhetorical strategies for reading and constructing arguments, both written
and visual. You will learn to read texts critically according to key components in
argumentative discourse (i.e., claims, grounds, explicit and implicit assumptions,
fallacies, etc.) and to papers based on issues and controversies raised in the various texts
read during the semester. The assignments will give you extensive practice in reading
critically and writing according to the rhetorical conventions of an argumentative essay.

Student Learning Objectives

1. Students will be able to write in different ways for different audiences.


2. Students will be able to write effectively using appropriate organization,
mechanics, and style.
3. Students will be able to construct effective written arguments.
4. Students will be able to gather, incorporate, and interpret source material in their
writing.

WebCT

Student work will be uploaded and compiled in an electronic portfolio on WebCT. Use of
online technology will enhance the level of feedback you receive, as well as give you
experience in the kinds of collaborative work that many organizations use routinely.
Online interaction and argumentative writing will comprise a large part of the evaluation
in the course. Other assignments will include interviews, observations, and notes.
You will belong to a “work group” for various collaborative activities—that is,
discussion of readings and writing assignments. Because learning to read critically and
write responsively entails mastery of a process, your work will undergo extensive
revisions in response to peer readings and collaboration as well as conferencing
with your instructor.

Required Texts & Supplies

Everything’s an Argument by Andrea Lunsford, John Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters, 3rd
ed.
Quick Access Reference for Writers by Lynn Troyka, 4th ed.

Also, bring a CD/RW or other data storage device. The Rhetoric classroom uses
Macintosh computers that read many formats. Most documents will be produced in
Microsoft Word. Whether you use MS Word outside of the classroom or not, it is best to
save your files as rich text format (RTF) to insure compatibility between the word
processing program you use and the one in your classroom.

Drop Policy

Note: An grade of “incomplete” (the grade “X”) is not permitted for this class.
Go to the following for details on deadlines and procedures for dropping:

http://www.utdallas.edu/student/registrar/lookup/dropadd.html

Office Hours

Please note my regular office hours above. You also can arrange to see me at other times
that are mutually convenient. Office hours belong to you just as much as our class time.
Don’t hesitate to take advantage of my availability and the help I am ready to offer. If
you need to contact me outside of class time or office hours, it is best to communicate
with me by email rather than the office phone.

Email Policy

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UTD STUDENTS: As of August 1, 2004, all email


correspondence with students will be sent ONLY to the student's U.T. Dallas email
address. U. T. Dallas provides each student with a free email account that is to be used in
all communication with university personnel. This allows the university to maintain a
high degree of confidence in the identity of all individuals corresponding and the security
of the transmitted information. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas
provides a method for students to forward email from other accounts to their U.T. Dallas
address and have their U.T. Dallas mail sent on to other accounts. Students may go to the
following URL to establish or maintain their official U.T. Dallas computer account:
http://netid.utdallas.edu/

Grading Policy

Assignment Percentages for Spring 2007

Essay 1, Definition or Evaluation argument 20%


Essay 2, Visual Rhetoric Project/Essay 20%
Essay 3, Causal or Proposal argument 25%
Portfolio (Rough Drafts and Final Drafts) 15%
Homework/Short Assignments/Observations/Presentations 10%
Attendance, punctuality, and Participation 10%
Total 100%

The following grade criteria describe very general indicators for assessing your work and
progress in the course.

A: Represents outstanding participation in all course activities (including attendance and


promptness); all assigned work completed on time, with very high quality in all work
produced for the course. Evidence of significant and sustained development across the
five dimensions of learning and five course strands.

B: Represents excellent participation in all course activities (including attendance and


promptness); all assigned work completed on time, with consistently high quality in
course work. Evidence of marked and above average development across the five
dimensions of learning and five course strands.

C: Represents good (but average) participation in all course activities; all assigned work
completed, with generally good quality overall in course work. Evidence of some
development across the five dimensions of learning and five course strands.

D: Represents uneven participation in course activities; some gaps in assigned work


completed, with inconsistent quality in course work. Evidence of development across the
five dimensions of learning and five course strands is partial or unclear.

F: Represents minimal participation in course activities; serious gaps in assigned work


completed, or very low quality in course work. Evidence of development is not available.
The following is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Course and Instructor Policies

Attendance Policy

Both regular and active attendance and participation are required for the successful
completion of this course. If you miss any class for any reason, you remain responsible
for class expectations, requirements, and/or changes. Alternative assignments are
generally not given, nor will missed classes be "re-taught" for absent students. After three
absences your final course grade will be negatively affected and/or you may be
encouraged to drop the course. Chronic tardiness is unacceptable and will also negatively
affect your final grade. Participation IN THIS COURSE does not include doing work that
is not for this course during class, sleeping in class, or using the computers or other
personal electronic devices for personal messaging, research, or entertainment. Please
turn off cellular/mobile phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices during
class.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is the representation of another person’s work as your own, whether you mean
to or not. For example, copying or paraphrasing passages from another writer’s work
without acknowledging that you’ve done so is plagiarism. Allowing another writer to
write any part of your essay is plagiarism. Copying or purchasing a paper from any
source is plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious offense. The possible consequences range
from failing the assignment to failing the course, or worse. Each incident of plagiarism at
UTD must be reported to the administration. If you are not sure how to properly cite a
quoted or paraphrased source, or if you need help with the format of a citation, check
with the New Century Handbook and/or with your teacher. Although you can (and, in
fact, should) seek help and advice from friends, classmates, tutors, and others, be sure
that your written work is your own. See the Undergraduate Catalog for information about
the consequences of Scholastic Dishonesty, or view the policy here (which is also a link
on the Rhetoric Program website):
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/dishonesty.html.
Major Assignments

First Essay: An essay that presents a definition or evaluation argument using the
principles and criteria in Everything’s an Argument (Chapter 9 or 10).
First draft due: June 25
Final draft due: June 27

Second Essay: An integrated textual and visual essay that examines and analyzes the
argument of a visual image (or images) using the criteria in Chapter 14 of Everything’s
an Argument. This essay may be created and archived in WWW, any electronic
presentation medium or it may be a traditional Word document that simply displays the
image(s) in the body of your essay.
Your image may come from the visuals in Everything’s an Argument, other publications,
Internet, or other media.
First draft due: July 11
Final draft due: July 16

Third Essay: An essay that presents a causal or proposal argument using the principles
and criteria in Everything’s an Argument (Chapter11 or 12).
First draft due: July 23
Final draft due: July 25

WebCT: This is an online resource for managing and documenting the work and
learning you do in this class. Various assignments will be due throughout the semester,
and all observations, drafts, and essays must be uploaded on the date due.

Syllabus Itinerary and content (subject to change at instructor’s discretion)

Assignments are due by the next class period unless noted otherwise.
Assignments from Everything’s an Argument textbook are denoted EA; assignments
from Quick Access Handbook are denoted QA.

Wed 6/06: In-class: Intro to course and Rhetoric program website. Introduction to
WebCT.
Assignments: Read EA Ch 1 and QA Chapters 1-3; using your student account, send me
your full name in an email using you’re the UTD email facility by 4 p.m. Thu., 6/07.

Mon 6/11: In-class: Discussion of assigned readings.


Assignments: Read EA Ch 4 and 5. bring a magazine to class on 6/13 (see Response #2
On page 76). Post an observation to WebCT.

Wed 6/13: In-class: Discussion of assigned readings. Small group rhetorical analysis of
emotional appeal.
Assignments: Read EA Ch. 6 and 7; Read We Should Relinquish Some Liberty in
Exchange for Security, EA page 540; Read Privacy, Civil rights infringements
Multiply after Sept. 11, EA page 543. Post an observation to WebCT.

Mon 6/18: In-class: Read EA Ch. 8; Class Toulmin analysis of the character/facts &
reasons argument essay, Privacy, Civil rights infringements
Multiply after Sept. 11, EA page 543.
Assignments: Read Arguments of definition, EA Ch 9; Read Ch. 10. Read A Little
Matter of Faith, EA page 784; Read A Hindu Renaissance, EA page 789. Post an
observation to WebCT.
.
Wed 6/20: In-class: Discussion of assigned readings, Definition and Evaluation
Arguments. Format, mechanics, grammar, evidence, fallacies, and plagiarism discussion
(bring QA Handbook).

Essay #1 assigned (Definition/Evaluation Argument).


Assignments: Read QA Handbook on MLA format and how to cite and create a works
cited page (Pages 180+). Read EA Chs 18-20. Note: these chapters will be used as
reference chapters; students are held responsible for understanding and putting into
practice the principles therein. Post an observation to WebCT. Work on first draft of
Essay #1, due on Mon 6/26.

Mon 6/25: In-class: First draft of essay #1 due. Peer reviews: students
exchange their paper with another student and respond to peer review
questionnaire to be provided. Teacher conference.
Assignments: Adjust draft of essay #1 per instructor and peer suggestions. Final draft of
Essay #1 due Wed 6/27.

Wed 6/27: In-class: Final draft of Essay #1 due.


Meet at McDermott library: training on use of library resources.
Assignments: Read Ch. 15. Research via online sources--the library resources or
Internet, etc, please include source address according to MLA standards—and write a one
page response defining two of the following terms, and a description of a well known
example of each: philosophy, poetry, beauty, sublime, tragedy, Shoah.

Mon 7/2: In Class: Discussion of previous session’s assignments. Research a suitable


topic for a Visual Rhetoric assignment. Write and submit an assignment proposal (details
will be provided by instructor).
Assignments: Research and outline assignment #2. Bring to class images you will be
including in your VR project.

Wed 7/4: **** Do not come to class, there’ll be no one there!—


****INDEPENDENCE DAY****
Assignments: Read Ch. 17, pages 357-362. Read EA Ch 19. Work on first draft of
Project # 2, due on Mon 7/9.
Mon 7/9: In-class: Discussion of assignments. First draft of Project #2 due today. Peer
reviews in class.
Assignments: Work on revision of your visual argument project. Final draft of Essay #2
Due Wed 7/11.

Wed 7/11: In-class: Final draft of Essay # 2 due today. In-class student overview of VR
project.
Assignments: Read Ch. 11, 12 and Fu Manchu on Naboo, EA page 496; Able to Laugh
at Their People, Not Just Cry for Them, EA page 500. Post an observation to WebCT.

Mon 7/16: In-class: Discussion of EA Ch 11, 12 and assigned readings; Discuss Project
#3 (Causal or Proposal Essay due Wed. 7/25)
Assignments: Post an observation to WebCT. Write a proposal for paper #3, due 7/18.
read QA Sections 22, 25, and 26.

Wed 7/18: In-class: Final paper proposal due. Discussion of reading assignments and
small group discussion of paper proposals/topics.
Assignments: Refine paper topic and begin working on first draft. First draft due 7/23.

Mon 7/23: In-class: First draft of paper #3 due. In-class peer review.
Assignments: Revise and elevate style. Final paper due 7/25.

Wed. 7/25: In-class: Final day of class. Final paper due.

Perfectus …
Student Conduct and Discipline

The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and
regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility
of each student and each student organization to be knowledgeable about the rules and
regulations which govern student conduct and activities. General information on student
conduct and discipline is contained in the UTD publication, A to Z Guide, which is
provided to all registered students each academic year.
The University of Texas at Dallas administers student discipline within the procedures of
recognized and established due process. Procedures are defined and described in the
Rules and Regulations, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Part 1,
Chapter VI, Section 3, and in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities of the
university's Handbook of Operating Procedures. Copies of these rules and regulations are
available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are
available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations (SU 1.602, 972/883-
6391).
A student at the university neither loses the rights nor escapes the responsibilities of
citizenship. He or she is expected to obey federal, state, and local laws as well as the
Regents' Rules, university regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to
discipline for violating the standards of conduct whether such conduct takes place on or
off campus, or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct.

Student Grievance Procedures

Procedures for student grievances are found in Title V, Rules on Student Services and
Activities, of the university's Handbook of Operating Procedures.
In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other
fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student first to make a
serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor, supervisor, administrator, or
committee with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called “the respondent”).
Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and
evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved at that level, the grievance must be
submitted in writing to the respondent with a copy of the respondent's School Dean. If the
matter is not resolved by the written response provided by the respondent, the student
School Dean's decision, the student may make a written appeal to the Dean of Graduate
or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint and convene an Academic
Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final. The results of the
academic appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties.
Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of
Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and
regulations.
Disability Services

The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational


opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in
room 1.610 in the Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.

The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is:


The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22
PO Box 830688
Richardson, Texas 75083-0688
(972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY)

Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those reasonable
adjustments necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. For example,
it may be necessary to remove classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals
(in the case of dog guides) for students who are blind. Occasionally an assignment
requirement may be substituted (for example, a research paper versus an oral presentation
for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes enrolled students with mobility
impairments may have to be rescheduled in accessible facilities. The college or university
may need to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or mobility
assistance.

It is the student's responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an
accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty
members to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations.
Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the professor after class or
during office hours.

Religious Holy Days

The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required
activities for the travel to and observance of a religious holy day for a religion whose
places of worship are exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas
Code Annotated.

The student is encouraged to notify the instructor or activity sponsor as soon as possible
regarding the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The student, so excused,
will be allowed to take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time
after the absence: a period equal to the length of the absence, up to a maximum of one
week. A student who notifies the instructor and completes any missed exam or
assignment may not be penalized for the absence. A student who fails to complete the
exam or assignment within the prescribed period may receive a failing grade for that
exam or assignment.
If a student or an instructor disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the purpose
of observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement about whether the
student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or
examinations, either the student or the instructor may request a ruling from the chief
executive officer of the institution, or his or her designee. The chief executive officer or
designee must take into account the legislative intent of TEC 51.911(b), and the student
and instructor will abide by the decision of the chief executive officer or designee.
Student Declaration:

Rhetoric 1302-0S2
Summer 2007

I was given a copy of the syllabus associated with this course, Rhetoric 1302. Course
details were, as well as expectations and requirements, explained to me and I was given
the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification. I accept the course structure and
policies as explained but understand that the dynamic nature of teaching and learning
may require changes as the course progresses. Furthermore, I accept my responsibilities
associated with this course and agree to the process(es) for assessing and determining my
final grade.

Date:

Print name:

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